Universal fence-wire attachment for concrete posts



APPLICATION FILED FEB. 26,1921. l

Patented Oct. l0, 1922.

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@Meer ADOLIE'H MOHRBACHER, 0F DENVER, COLORADO.

Application filed February. 1921. Serial No. 448,121.

To all whom t may concern) i Be it known that I, noLrH Morineaciinn, a citizen of 'the United States, residing at Denver, in the county of Denver and State of Colorado, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Universal Fence- YWire Attachments for Concrete Posts; and I hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description thereof, refer ence being had to the accompanying drawings, which form part of the specification.

My invention relates to fence-posts, and more especially to those formed in the solid from concrete, cement or other suitable material, and its object is to provide fastenings whereby the running wires of afence may be fastened thereto.

Another object is to provide a frame work 'of wire consisting of vertical wires for reinforcing, together with two or more sets of cross wires extending beyond the exterior (of the post, the wires of each set being twisted together after receiving there between, a running wire of the fence.

Still another object is to allow the vertical wires to extend beyond the top of the post. rlhis construction permits of attaching an ornamental top, as is generally used on a gate post and often upon all the posts where the felice encircles a house or garden. These protruding wires also permit the fastening of a top wire. Such a wire is often a barbed wire where the body wires are smooth.

Another object is for attaching guy wires where, as at a corner or on sloping ground, or where the fence follows a curved line, it becomes necessary toguy the fence posts to offset the strain of the running wires.

With the above as some of my objects my invention consists in a novel combination,l construction and arrangement of the parts thereof to be hereinafter more fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings Fig. l is a view in front elevation illustrating one of my posts with three running wires of the fence. Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view on the line :1aof Fig. l showing the simple construction of my wire frame. Fig. 3 shows a modification in cross section showing the frame extending above the top of the post and an ornamental capready to be mounted thereon.

it appears while Fig. t is a modification showing a portion of the top of a post with a running barbed wire strand in place also a guy wire.

Fig. 5 shows, my wire reinforcing frame as v being unrolled. Fig. 6 represents a cross section illustrating how my wire frame B is bent to fulfill the requirements of a corner post. Referring more particularly to the drawings, A designates concrete, cement or other suitable material which may be molded while in a plastic state and permitted to set and harden. B denotes the reinforcing wire frame consisting of uprights or vertical wires b which have cross wires b suitably seamed to said uprights secured by welding, soldering or the like. C shows a smooth running wire held securely by the entwined wires b. In the modification shown in Figs. 3 and 4: the vertical wires b2 are shown projecting above the top of the post A. These wires Z22 are suitable for mounting thereon an ornamental cap D for beautifying and also for protecting the top of the post from the weather. In Fig. 4 I have shown how a barbed wire E may be run over the top of my post and be secured thereto by vertical wires band how these vertical wires b2 provide grips for a guy wire F.

My construction of the wire which reinfoi'ces and provides tie wires is such that it may be made in long strips and rolled up and cut off as it is required and placed in the liquid concrete before it hardens in the fence post mould.

It will be seen that my reinforcing frame of wire is flat and will permit of making the posts narrow on the side where the line wires are attached7 and with considerable depth to withstand the line wire tension. It is also apparent that with these narrow posts they take up much less room and many more may be carried upon one load when layingout the line of fence.

It will also be apparent that my fastening devices are such that the tie wires may be. readily united if it becomes necessary to move a post or relocate the line of fence.

I prefer to make my wire frame of vertical wire members, cross wire members or tie wires of a less diameter rigidly attached thereto. The tie wires placed in pairs, one wire in front and one wire in back of the said vertical members and spaced horizontally to receive and entwine a running fence wire. I do not however, wish to limit myself to the number of vertical members and tie wire members.

In the manufacture of my post as shown in Figs. 3 and 4 I prefer to bend the vertical wires for the purpose o1 placing the wire frame in the mould. I bend the vertical wires at right angles so that the bent portion will be upon the top of the post when formed and may then be easily straightened aga-in to the original vertical position.

In the manufacture or my posts I find it is desirable to have the wire frame made in a continuous roll and cutting off sections as desired. This fea-ture I consider of great advantage as can transport the wire in rolls to the point at which the moulds are to be set up.

Having fully described my invention what I desire to claim and secure by Letters Patent is A panel-shaped post comprising two vertical reinforcing members serving as means for securing the cross wire members said vertical members extending above the post body for attachment thereto of post caps or running wires, and a plurality oi cross wire members secured at right angles to said vertical members and spaced apart in diierent horizontal planes.

In testimony' that I claim the foregoing as my own, I atHX my signature.

ADOLPI-I MOHRBACIIER. 

